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The purposed of this post is to help you select the most appropriate ANSI first aid kit for your situation. Keep in mind that all of the wall mountable, industrial first aid kits offered at First Aid Supplies Online all meet or exceed the new ANSI Standard .
We want to address here the smaller kits for other types of applications.
We offer three small complete kits and an ANSI refill kit in the event that you already have first aid kit boxes and just want to reload these existing kits with the right stuff.
In that case you want the .34ANSI. This is a refill that provides all ten of the required items that you can put into a container of your choice. (outdoor application require a rust and water resistant box) or plastic.
If you want an ANSI kit in a rugged steel container then you want the 3510ANSI
This kit provides the ten required items in a rugged, steel ten unit first aid kit box.
This kit would make a great vehicle or small job box kit.
If you are just looking to make your first aid dollars go as far as they can then you want the 3416ANSI which provides the ten required items in an economy plastic 16 unit kit box. Currently on sale for just $13.95
If you are looking to maximize your value then you want the 3416PANSI our ANSI First Aid Kit Deluxe. This kit provides the ten required items listed in the ANSI standard as well as the ten suggested items. When you look at all you get in this kit you realize what a tremendous value this kit is. Whichever way you go, your on your way to OSHA First Aid Kit Compliance.
If you have questions about your specific operation don’t hesitate to give us a call 8-5 PDT M-5. Were here to help.

Why is this important? The time to identify a problem with an AED is not when you’re about to perform a rescue. At that point it’s too late. The elimination of the need for people to manually perform validation and testing eliminates the potential for human error and the possibility of increased risk of liability.
Ease of Use This is a very subjective discussion, but one should use intuition and common sense in evaluating ease of use. The goal of Cardiac Science has bee to minimize the number of operations required of the user and maximize the effectiveness of of the audio and visual prompts therefore, minimizing the opportunity for human error that can abort or delay the deployment. Here are those features:
Pre-connected, Non-polarized Electrodes eliminates the need to connect the pads and determine which pad goes where.
No-button Operation Our Powerheart AED G3 Automatic does not require the user to press a button to operate the unit. With our G3 Semi-automatic, there is just one button to press to deliver the shock. The AED is turned on simply by opening the lid.
Integrated Text Display Provides a visual back-up of all audio prompts. If the user can’t hear the AED, which is often the case, they can read the prompts on the text display, which also provides a read out of the # of shocks released and elapsed time.
Advanced Audio Prompts Our trademark Rescue Coach Technology, available in the Powerheart G3 Plus, provides advanced audio prompts to guide the user through the deplyoment of the AED. When the AED enters CPR mode, it will prompt the user on how to properly administer CPR by instructing where and how to place hands, what depth to compress the chest to, and it incorporates a metronome that aids with timing and number of compressions and breaths. Extensive human factor studies have gone into the design of this system.
Technology Defibrillating a heart is not as simple as attaching a couple electrodes and delivering a shock. AEDs vary greatly in their ability to accurately detect and recognize a wide variety of arrhythmias and how they resond to those arrhythmias. AEDs also vary greatly in how they administer therapy. Cardiac Science has incorporated the most advanced technology available in AEDs today in order to successfully respond to the widest range of cases and to adapt to the vastly different physiologies of SCA victims. Here is one of the most important differences that set Powerheart AEDs apart.
Variable Escalating Energy Unlike AEDs that eigher deliver fixed energy 1t 150 joules (always the same level for every individual for every shock) or fixed, escalating energy ( always the same level for every individual, but escalates for subsequent shocks), Powerheart AEDs incorporate variable excalating energy. With this technology, which his only available in Powerheart AEDs, the patient’s level of impedance, resulting from muscle tissue, fate tissue water retention, etc., is identified, then a customized shock is delivered based on their level of impedance. The level of energy then escalates for subsequent shocks. This technology ensures that even hard-to-defibrillate patients receive the best chane for a successful outcome, while minimizing the damage to tissue that can result from excess energy. The overall energy range is 105 joules to 360 joules.

SANTA CLARA, CALIF., June, 2005 — LifeScience PLUS introduces BloodSTOP hemostatic gauze, an amazingly fast, simple and effective method for controlling and stopping bleeding in a wide array of clinical situations. Patient and clinician testimonials have repeatedly declared BloodSTOP’s performance in stopping bleeding as bordering on miraculous.

BloodSTOP hemostatic gauze expands to a clear gel upon contact with blood, stopping bleeding 80% faster than traditional cotton gauze and pressure techniques.

LifeScience PLUS introduces BloodSTOP hemostatic gauze, an amazingly fast, simple and effective method for controlling and stopping bleeding in a wide array of clinical situations. Patient and clinician testimonials have repeatedly declared BloodSTOP’s performance in stopping bleeding as bordering on miraculous.

BloodSTOP hemostatic gauze expands to a clear gel upon contact with blood, stopping bleeding 80% faster than traditional cotton gauze and pressure techniques.

When it comes into contact with blood, BloodSTOP hemostatic gauze speeds coagulation and expands to a gel that adheres to the surface and applies pressure as it seals the wound. BloodSTOP hemostatic gauze can be used on anyone who is bleeding, whether from a minor cut or major surgery. It is ideal for use in a variety of scenarios as diverse as home first aid kits,school athletic fields, emergency responders’ kits, veterinary offices, operating rooms, dental offices, ob/gyn offices and battlefields. BloodSTOP has been successfully field-tested in scenarios including neurosurgery, thoracic surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, bone surgery, plastic surgery, oral surgery, OB/GYN, colorectal surgery and surface biopsies.

BloodSTOP hemostatic gauze is a revolutionary, hypoallergenic treatment for hemostasis care that is made from biologically inert, natural regenerated cellulose. Whether for final treatment or temporary control, BloodSTOP safely and quickly stops bleeding. It interacts with blood platelets and fibrin to form a hemostatic matrix – a gelatinous clear shield that seals the wound and stops bleeding quickly and safely. In situations requiring further medical attention, BloodSTOP has enough tensile strength to keep most wounds and lacerations together, and can stabilize bleeding and protect the wound from infection.

BloodSTOP is a safe, completely natural, water-soluble hemostatic agent made from the finest regenerated cellulose to promote a healthy environment for natural healing. It is not animal-based, so the potential for contamination is minimal.

BloodSTOP generated major interest at the California Dental Association (CDA) exhibition in May. LifeScience PLUS experienced a constant stream of doctors and clinicians at their booth during the entire show, and sold all BloodSTOP products they brought with them. The company will also exhibit at the Emergency Medical Services Expo in New Orleans, August 25-27.

A sampling of applications for BloodSTOP:

• Sports – BloodSTOP hemostatic gauze is especially useful for stopping bleeding in contact sports such as football, boxing, hockey and martial arts.
• Dentistry – A dentist can use BloodSTOP to control bleeding from a socket during extraction, or use it to reduce blood loss during a complex root canal. It’s also excellent for procedures such as wisdom teeth extraction, reconstructive surgery and implants.
• Military – On and off the battle field, bleeding is a major cause of disability and death for soldiers. Soldiers need a quick and effective way to stop bleeding and protect wounds. Medics and soldiers can use BloodSTOP to save blood and lives.
• Veterinary – Made of natural regenerated cellulose, BloodSTOP is safe to use for hemostasis on all animals that the veterinarian is likely to encounter.oring.
• Emergency – BloodSTOP is the ideal hemostatic gauze to be used in emergency settings. Each gauze is sterilely packaged and easy to handle and apply. For most wounds, the EMS professional simply applies the gauze to the bleeding site with a little pressure.
• General Surgery – BloodSTOP can be used in a variety of outpatient applications such as burn or wound care, minor surgery and laceration repair.

For best results, simply clean the wound of any debris, then apply a BloodSTOP hemostatic gauze to the wound with direct gentle pressure for a few seconds. Additional gauzes may be applied if necessary. Standard wound dressings can be applied for further protection (bandage wraps, etc.). To remove the gauze, saturate with sterile water or saline, and then gently wipe the gauze away from the clot surface.

About LifeScience PLUS

LifeScience PLUS is dedicated to serving the needs of hospitals, medical centers, nursing homes, practicing health care professionals and emergency/first responders. The company’s mission is to provide high-quality, cost-effective medical solutions and to continually bring leading-edge products to the marketplace to improve the quality of medical care.

The BloodSTOP family of products is backed by the LifeScience PLUS Research and Development team, which brings over a century of combined experience in product development, regulated manufacturing processes and quality assurance. They are committed to constantly working on new, innovative and useful products for medical care.

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